Project Architect - HMC Architects

Who We Are

HMC Architects is an employee-owned design firm with a desire to make a difference in our communities. As a purpose-driven firm based on values, our mission to design for good drives everything we do. And our ownership culture creates alignment and increased commitment to that mission, keeping us on track to being successful.

What We Do

Founded with the purpose of anticipating community needs, HMC aims to create designs that have a positive impact, now and into the future. We focus primarily on opportunities to have the most direct contribution to communities–through healthcare, education, and civic spaces.

This position is located in the San Diego, California. The position requires 3 days in the office and the ability to work from home Mondays and Fridays.

Summary

Responsible for technical development, coordination, design development and construction document phases of a medium to large size projects. Resolves technical, code and agency approval issues. Has consultants contact and authority to direct, control, and monitor project activities related to project technical documents.

Position Responsibilities

• Always be professional and respectful in interactions with clients and consultants
• May play a role in marketing interviews and writing proposals
• Resolve technical issues with client
• Ability to professionally communicate both verbally and in writing to give assignments to office support staff, consultants and vendors
• Ability to delegate assignments to support staff and always be respectful
• Support supervisor in directing and managing assigned staff
• Monitor technical aspects of projects and project team makeup in assigned studio
• Supervise and manage up to four team members for all phases of projects
• Source for monitoring employee performance on a daily basis and taking the appropriate action to report both positive and negative performance
• Assist and/or prepare evaluations and meet with their personnel to discuss the evaluation.
• Ability to manage one to two employees.
• Has working knowledge and understanding for use of HMC equipment and software
• Coordinate with team members and consultants for conflicts and discrepancies
• Ability to apprise supervisor and client for status of work
• Display willingness to make decisions; exhibit sound and accurate judgment; support and explain reasoning for decisions; include appropriate people in decision-making process; make timely decisions
• Collaborate with appropriate staff to meet goals and objectives of project
• Coach, mentor, and provide performance-enhancing feedback of assigned team members
• Answer technical questions on assigned projects
• Demonstrate motivation in seeking new responsibilities and challenges
• Set goals, prioritize and plan work activities for self-management and use time efficiently
• Estimate hours for assigned tasks and finish tasks within agreed upon budget hours for the task
• Assist Project Manager in preparation and implementation of work plans, schedules, budgets, staffing projections and fees for large projects, and coordinate billing
• Manage project technical documentation process in conjunction with Project Manager
• Collaborate with design and production staff, construction administrator, and consultants
• Understand contractual liabilities as they relate to projects including fee calculations and or scope of work
• Prepare plans of action with their supervisor for resolving project related problems
• Ensure that project conforms to contractual agreement with client, meeting all set budgets, goals, and work assignments for their project team that clearly defines project expectations
• Have complete knowledge and follows HMC procedures, standards, and protocols
• Review documents to ensure quality, coordination and compliance with the requirements of deliverables in all phases
• Manage coordination with government agencies, utility companies and resolve plan check and approval issues with the agencies
• Ensure that HMC and client standards and protocol are followed
• Manage project team and consultants in appropriate materials and systems selection
• Review documents for code compliance in all phases and issue code interpretations
• Review cost estimates and conduct value analysis
• Review and approve changes in collaboration with the project design team and client
• Supervise and resolve issues in preparation of construction documents
• May be required to lead Owner/Architect/Contractor (OAC) meetings in person or virtual
• Travel is required on an as-needed basis
• All other duties as assigned

Position Requirements

• A degree from an accredited college in architecture, interior design, civil engineering or construction management or a degree in Revit drafting from a technical institute is desired
• Licensed architect in California
• Minimum of seven (7) years’ experience and demonstrated technical proficiency in production and coordination of documents in all phases of architectural practice

The salary range for this position is $85,065 - $127,281

The actual offered salary for this position will vary depending on multiple factors including the candidate’s qualification, education, position knowledge, work experience, skills, ability, work location, and internal incumbent compensation for similar roles. We do not anticipate individuals hired into this position will start at or near the top half of the range listed; the decision will be based on each individual case. The salary range listed above does not include other compensation elements such as discretionary bonus opportunities, employee stock ownership grants, paid time off, medical insurance, and other wage and benefit opportunities.